ABOUT PERFORMANCE ENGLISH Find the Winning Edge
• All native speakers of English; and
Performance English specialises in Business English,
• Selected for their ability to listen, their friendliness, enthusiasm and patience, but most of all for their love of teaching.
IELTS Test Preparation and Professional Year programs for overseas born professionals and international students studying and working in Australia. We are the language partner of Australian business! We work with some of Australia’s largest companies to offer small group training, intensive workshops and private language tuition for their corporate executives.
Our ORGANISATION Performance English is conveniently located in the heart of the central business district, just a few minutes walk from major city train and bus terminals. Our training facility comprises modern training rooms,
Our Curriculum We specialise in communication outcomes for intermediate and advanced users of English. Our methodology is built on the following principles: • Curriculum design must be outcome based. • Understanding cultural values (form) is just as important as language (content). • Accuracy is critical at advanced levels of English. • Productive skills of business writing and presentations with clear pronunciation are priorities for workplace English.
student recreation areas and internet access. Our class sizes are often smaller allowing for maximum participation and
Our Accreditations & Memberships
individual assessment.
Performance English is accredited by NEAS (National English Accreditation Scheme) and has a CRICOS Provider Code to
Our Teachers Our teachers are all inducted into the Performance English teaching methodology. All of our teachers are:
issue Certicates of Enrolment for student visa applications. We are a Registered Training Organisation under the accreditation standards of NSW VETAB and are able to issue
• University degree qualified and/or TESOL certificate qualified;
Statements of Attainment for units of competency within
• Experts with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience combined with significant commercial experience;
We are an approved provider of the Skilled Migration
our scope of registration.
Internship Program for Accountants by the three Australian professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants and National Institute of Accountants) and the Australian Computer Society Professional Year.
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corporate training portfolio Our Corporate Training Portfolio has been designed with professional learning and development customer service levels in mind. We are able to test and assess your staff, benchmark them against internal standards and build a training solution in consultation with you that provides a tailored approach to improving the communication skills of your workforce.
Needs Assessments & Testing Testing and needs assessments are conducted in advance of the program to identify the communications skills challenges for your staff. The findings of these tests and assessments are then used in tailored program development and combined with components of the Performance English business curriculum to ensure that learning outcomes are identified and met.
Our Approach Our methodology aims to provide training for overseas born professionals by building skills for the Australian workplace in:
• Professional Business English • Australian Business Culture • Career Management Our trainers are experienced Business English and cross cultural professionals who use custom designed, outcome based material. Programs can be delivered throughout most capital cities, at your premises or room hire can be arranged.
Weekly Classes for Corporate Groups Corporate group tuition balances the needs of individual learners with group and corporate requirements to ensure that all learners improve their own skills within a group based accelerated learning environment. The programs are designed for specific purposes and then tailored to the workplace specific needs and technical language as requested by our clients. Fixed price tuition can be designed to suit the preferred agenda, duration and course length of our clients. For consistent improvement we recommend that the students meet with their teacher at least once per week over a 12 week semester.
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.
GENERAL ENGLISH General English is the best choice for students aiming to build their fundamental understanding of English from a Pre Intermediate to an Upper Intermediate level. While all skills are covered in our program we place a priority on the productive skills of speaking and listening as well as including a wide range of functional English to help students feel confident in any situation. At all levels our General English is fun as well as instructive. We place a great deal of importance on removing entrenched problems that our students have developed as a beginner so that they have the appropriate platform to move forward to the advanced classes in Business English and the IELTS test.
Course Features • All participants are placed into a class of an appropriate level • Student centred learning • Wide range of relevant activities and projects • Home development tasks • Test and certificate on completion
Timetable Format
Morning or Afternoon
Duration
2 – 36 weeks
Hours per Week
20 contact hours – Day Program
Levels
Pre Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Class Size
Not more than 18 students
Certification
Statement of Attainment
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.
IELTS Advanced Preparation The IELTS Advanced Test Preparation Program is designed for
There is a high degree of interaction with your teacher.
preparation and completion of the IELTS Test – Academic or
Some lessons will focus on study and examination preparation
General Training modules.
techniques while others will focus on accelerated language
The Academic Training module is the preferred IELTS module
development to maximise the participants score in each skill
for entry into university or vocational courses and various career paths. This Academic Training module is available to student visa holders as their principal course of study. The General Training module is the preferred IELTS module for applicants for permanent and business residency. This General
on the IELTS test.
Course Features • Student centred learning • IELTS exam relevant activities
Training module is not available to student visa holders as
• IELTS mock examinations
their principal course of study.
• Home IELTS test simulation tasks
The program is written with the specific objective of preparing students to sit the IELTS exam and record band scores of 7.0+ in each of the 4 skill areas. As part of this preparation, the course aims to give students a solid understanding of the following: • Test design • Test procedures • Marking benchmarks.
ACADEMIC TRAINING MODULE
GENERAL TRAINING MODULE*
Timetable Format
Morning or Afternoon
Timetable Format
Morning or Afternoon or Night
Duration
2 – 24 weeks
Duration
2 – 24 weeks
Hours per Week
20 contact hours
Hours per Week
20 contact hours – Day Program 4 contact hours – Night Program
Levels
IELTS 1: 6.0 – 6.5 IELTS 2: 6.5 – 7.0
Levels
IELTS 1: 6.0 – 6.5 IELTS 2: 6.5 – 7.0
Class Size
Not more than 18 students
Class Size
Not more than 18 students
Certification
Statement of Attainment
Certification
Statement of Attainment
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to info@performanceenglish.com.au. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au. * Please note that the General Training Module is not available to student visa holders as their principal course of study.
INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS Corporate groups with specific workplace needs may also select from a range of one and two day intensive courses. Each course addresses either industry specific language needs or builds language skills for a specific work related purpose.
English for Accounting/IT/Engineering/Healthcare These intensive workshops concentrate on language requirements specific to each industry.
Business English Writing Skills This workshop concentrates on writing skills for letters, reports, proposals and other documents within the context of an Australian workplace.
English for Business Presentations This workshop focuses on fluency of speaking for business presentations.
English Language Skills for Client Service This workshop focuses mainly on speaking and listening skills for client service.
Understanding Australian Business Culture A workshop to help improve participants ability to adapt to our business culture. Includes cultural norms and values, acceptable behaviour in the workplace and comparison to other cultures.
Managing a Multicultural Team This workshop is designed to help Managers and Supervisors maximise the performance and cohesion of their staff. Includes increasing awareness of cultural differences, how to promote cross-cultural awareness and acceptance.
Course Features • Convenient, condensed format • Targeted topic areas • Introduces concepts & creates awareness • Provides foundation for ongoing learning
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. * Please note that Corporate Programs are not available to student visa holders as their principal course of study.
Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.
PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS Private Coaching is tailored to meet the specific learner needs of individual clients. It is focused toward personal assessment and individual learner goals in all skill areas with particular attention paid to the development of speaking and pronunciation. Private Coaching offers personalised language assessment and tuition at a speed that maximises the client’s learning outcomes. Tuition may focus on: • Personal language challenges in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and other areas. • Pronunciation drills • Presentation skills • Entrenched language challenges • Other topics as requested by the client
Course Features • Client specific program developed in consultation with you • Needs assessment to determine learning needs • Timetable to suit your agenda • Individual coaching of one to three people • Personal pronunciation tutorials • Industry specific activities and projects • Self development tasks • Performance measurement and testing
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. * Please note that Corporate Programs are not available to student visa holders as their principal course of study.
Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ENGLISH The Professional Business English Program is designed for Overseas Born Professionals anhd International students looking to advance their career in their chosen field and improve communication skills to build job performance. The program combines 2 complementary subjects within an Australian workplace context: • English for the Professional Workplace: ‘content’ – or ‘what to say’ • Australian Business Culture: ‘form’ – or ‘how to say it’. Professional Business English builds reading, writing and listening skills within a business context. It has a special focus on speaking and pronunciation for the international workplace. Major topics include: • Language for employment & the workplace; • Spoken & written literacy; and • Presentations and negotiations.
Course Features • All participants are at an intermediate level of English or above • Student centred learning • Business relevant activities and projects • Home development tasks • Test and certificate on completion • Recruiter Connections Program
Timetable Format
Morning or Afternoon or Night*
Duration
2 – 36 weeks
Hours per Week
20 contact hours – Day Program 5 contact hours – Night Program*
Levels
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Class Size
Not more than 18 students
Certification
Statement of Attainment
* Please note that the Night Timetable is not available to student visa holders as their principal course of study.
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.
PROFESSIONAL YEAR Performance English is an approved provider of the Professional Year program in accounting, also known as the Skilled Migration Internship Program for Accountants by the three Australian professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants and National Institute of Accountants) and the Australian Computer Society Professional Year. The program offers successful participants the opportunity to gain 10 points towards permanent residency and provides the training and work experience needed to maximise employment opportunities in Accounting and Information Technology. The complete program is delivered over a 44 week period which includes a 10-12 week internship at an Australian host company. Program formats allow students the opportunity to work full time and part time throughout their training.
Course Features • Program design by Accountants, IT Professionals and Communication Experts • Flexibility to work full- or part-time throughout training • Job search and career support throughout the program > Career Training for Accountants & IT Professionals • Tangible recognition of your achievement > Certificate of Completion > A professional resume and portfolio > Eligibility for 10 points towards Permanent Residency (assessed by the Dept. of Immigration and Citizenship).
Timetable Format
Day
Duration
44 weeks (per DIAC requirement)
Hours per Week
16 contact hours – Full Time 8 contact hours – Part Time
Levels
Accounting and Information Technology Graduates
Class Size
Not more than 25 students
Certification
Statement of Attainment reported to DIAC
* Please note that the Professional Year program is not available to student visa holders as their principal course of study.
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.
STUDENT SERVICES Recruiter Connections Program Graduates are all eligible to join our Recruiter Connections Program. This entitles them to receive professional advice on their resume with our recruitment consultant, include their details in our industry email cast and attend our recruiter nights to meet prospective employers.
Accommodation Service Performance English provides an accommodation service to meet your individual requirements. Options include homestay, guesthouses, hostels and student apartments. An airport ‘meet & greet’ can be organised for your arrival to take you to your accommodation. Full details of our service are available on our website.
PE Social Club Attending an event run by the Performance English Social Club is a great way to make new friends and make the most of your time in Sydney. If offers excursions and trips after class, during weekdays and on weekends.
Does Performance English provide YOU WITH ALL OF THE THINGS THAT YOU NEED? Certificate of Enrolment with CRICOS for student visas Internet access Accommodation service Overseas Student Health Care Cover Airport ‘meet & greet’ Internships Careers Guidance & Recruiter Connections Program Social club to make friends
To find out more about the program offering that is most suited to your needs, please call us on +61 2 9619 5350 or send an email to us to info@performanceenglish.com.au. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.performanceenglish.com.au.